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False apostles (pseudapostoloi). From pseudēs, false, and apostolos. Paul apparently made this word (cf. Rev 2:2). In 2Co 11:26 we have pseudadelphos, a word of like formation (Gal 2:4). See also pseudochristoi and pseudoprophētai in Mar 13:22.
Deceitful (dolioi). Old word from dolos (lure, snare), only here in N.T. (cf. Rom 16:18).
Fashioning themselves (metaschēmatizomenoi). Present middle (direct) participle of the old verb metaschēmatizō for which see note on 1Co 4:6. Masquerading as apostles of Christ by putting on the outward habiliments, posing as ministers of Christ (“gentlemen of the cloth,” nothing but cloth). Paul plays with this verb in 2Co 11:13, 2Co 11:14, 2Co 11:15.